Texas Children’s opens new pediatric kidney stone clinic

Texas Children’s Hospital announced the opening of new clinic dedicated to providing care for pediatric patients suffering from kidney stones.

The Stone clinic, which hospitals officials say is the first of it’s kind in Texas, will be comprised of a team of specialists who evaluate, diagnose and treat children who have previously had kidney stones, as well as those patients who are at risk for developing them.

Kidney stones are small, hard deposits of mineral and acid salts that form inside the kidney or ureter. These stones can block drainage of urine and cause a great deal of pain, especially to children. Hospital officials say children suffering from kidney stones may not have the same symptoms as adults

“In children with kidney stones, there can be underlying metabolic, genetic or anatomic causes,” Dr. Nicolette Janzen, pediatric urologist at Texas Children’s and assistant professor of urology at Baylor College of Medicine explained in a press release. “That is why we recognized the need and importance of opening a specialized clinic for the children affected by this condition.”

The Stone Clinic at Texas Children’s will bring together three subspecialties under one roof: a pediatric urologist, a pediatric kidney specialist and a registered renal dietitian. All the specialists will evaluate a patient urinary tract stones in a single visit.

To make an appointment at Texas Children’s Stone Clinic call 832-822-3160.